Experienced/Qualified Fire Safety Inspector – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting experienced and qualified Fire Safety Inspectors. This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.
As a member of the Protection Team, the post holder will contribute to the Corporate Aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation by auditing and advising on the fire safety measures in existing locations, planned structures and events. The work is also crucial for protecting the environment, our heritage buildings and protecting healthy business growth, which will be affected by building fire losses.

About you:
We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual with a passion and drive to deliver Protection Fire Safety activities to enhance the safety and support to the public of Berkshire.
Exciting opportunities have arisen for competent and qualified Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to join our dynamic organisation.
Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have attained all the relevant Fire Safety Qualifications aligned to the Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators and have regulatory experience within the sector.

The key focus of this role is:

To improve public and business safety and reduce risk through targeted education and enforcement of fire safety legislation. To protect people, property and the environment by advising on the management of risks associated with actual or potential fire.
To promote and support business and economic growth by providing guidance and advice to comply with the Fire Safety Order 2005 in line with the government better for business for all agenda.
To receive, process, allocate, complete and issue documents, standard letters and relevant communications in respect of all the work areas within the non-uniformed fire safety inspecting officer’s role whether statutory (required to meet legal compliance deadlines) or non-statutory.
As and when required, to initiate, support and engage in legal proceedings including witness interviews and court proceedings.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

Successfully completed the QCF Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, QCF Level 4 Certificate in fire safety, QCF Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety
Ability to deliver safety information to a diverse range of audiences and be able to convey complex information in a clear and logical manner.
Be able to define the legislative framework and the mechanisms of enforcement of fire protection in new, altered and existing buildings.
Competent at carrying out fire protection “audits” for simple/complex premises.
Involvement in the issue of Deficiency, Alterations, Enforcement and/or Prohibition Notices.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Friday 20 June 2025.